Norm Hudlin on Kragga Kamma Road was created to offer mountain bikers a variety of easy routes in a safe environment. Quickly it also became a popular spot for a jog or a walk and lately it is the hub for families enjoying the painted rocks phenomena. Norm Hudlin is now also home to Gnomesville … Continue reading Gnomesville PE
Tag: kids activities
St George’s Park Ox wagon
I'm sure most Port Elizabethans who grew up here would have played in the playpark at St George's Park at one stage or another as a kid and would remember the oxen and wagon. I remember playing on it and so do my kids. After taking a walk around Art in the Park on Sunday, … Continue reading St George’s Park Ox wagon
Here comes the dune
One moment you are leisurely strolling with your toes in the sand next to the Maitland River and the next instant sweat is pouring down your forehead as you climb THE dune.
Fun on the Maitland dune
There is nothing more fun for a kid, and I say kid liberally as some of us adults are still kids at heart as well, than to go and climb the Maitland sand dune on a Sunday morning. Even better, take an old boogie board or carton box along and go and slide down the … Continue reading Fun on the Maitland dune
Trampoline park fun
The days of saying there is nothing to do in Port Elizabeth is long gone. Loooonnnngggg gone. Yes, a lot of the activities on offer is going to set you back a few bucks, but it's exactly the same wherever you are in the world. We've had to choose very carefully this summer holiday is … Continue reading Trampoline park fun
Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth
Remember Laser Games? Wow, we used to play so often back in the days when there was still an arena at the old tenpin bowling and game centre next to Greenacres. It's probably been a good 20 years since they closed down there so I was very excited to see that there are laser Games … Continue reading Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth
The Slides at MacArthur’s
On Saturday Miggie had her birthday party at MacArthur Pool and the kids spent most of the day on MacArthur's slides. Even though they really are kiddie slides, even I decided to go down once or twice... or five times. Who's counting?
Rock hoppings at Schoenies
The coastline at Schoenmakerskop with all its rocks, pools and gullies really lends itself to exploring youngsters. Like a free treasure hunt jungle gym exploration facility.
Shopping Centre Train
I wonder how many shopping centres have a kiddies train that do rounds though the centre like the one at Moffet-on-Main. Moffet-on-Main is quite a popular spot for families with small children what with the Funky Frogs kiddies play area and a coffee shop for the moms (and dads) right next door. Whoever added the … Continue reading Shopping Centre Train
Giraffes on the beachfront
The harbour giraffes aren't the only giraffes you see on the beachfront. There are also twenty kiddie giraffe rides at the Kings Beach Park play area.

